Software Engineer Intern – Trust and Safety

Job Description

Software Engineer Intern (Trust and Safety-Engineering) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship opportunity at TikTok for the Summer of 2027, primarily located in various US cities, with specific considerations for Los Angeles. TikTok operates as a leading global platform for short-form mobile video, driven by a mission to inspire creativity and spread joy worldwide. This Software Engineer Intern position is vital for the Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team, directly contributing to safeguarding users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. The role ensures the continuous delivery of an optimal user experience and helps maintain a joyful environment for everyone on the platform.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Various US Locations (e.g., Los Angeles)
• Pay: $42.75 hourly
• Team: Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team within the Data-TnS-Engineering organization.
• Mission: Build systems and platforms to protect users from harmful content and abusive behaviors, ensuring a positive and joyful user experience globally.
• Tech Stack: Go, Python, PHP, C++, C, Java

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate: Partner with Trust and Safety experts, machine learning engineers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver key engineering results for user protection.
• Design: Work alongside experienced team members to develop robust technical solutions.
• Implement: Write and deploy code to create technical solutions that directly address business requirements and enhance platform safety.
• Build Systems: Contribute to the development of critical systems such as content moderation process systems, rule engines, strategy systems, feature engines, human moderation platforms, and risk insight systems.
• Engage & Grow: Gain practical industry experience, explore various career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and professional development workshops alongside industry professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. This is an entry-level internship for students.
• Experience: Able to commit to working for 12 consecutive weeks during the Summer of 2027. Possess prior experience with programming languages such as Go, Python, PHP, C++, C, or Java. Demonstrate software engineering experience through previous internships, work experience, personal projects, or coding competitions.
• Skills: Strong foundational experience with Data Structures and Algorithms. Exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration.
• Bonus: Display high levels of creativity and a capability for quick problem-solving in a fast-evolving environment.